The Green Temptation (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film
Released in 1922, The Green Temptation is a drama film directed by William Desmond Taylor, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Genelle and Gaspard operate an itinerant Parisian theatre in which the greatest profits are realized by picking the pockets of the audience and robbing their homes while they are watching the show. When the First World War breaks out, Genelle volunteers as a Red Cross nurse and renounces her criminal ways. She travels to America, but re-encounters Gaspard, who is determined to use her new contacts in the upper class to continue their larcenous partnership.
Who’s in it. The Green Temptation stars Betty Compson as Genelle / Coralyn / Joan Parker, Mahlon Hamilton as John Allenby, Theodore Kosloff as Gaspard and Neely Edwards as Pitou, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Green Temptation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Temptation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Temptation (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Green Temptation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Green Temptation?
- The Green Temptation stars Betty Compson, Mahlon Hamilton, Theodore Kosloff, Neely Edwards and Edmund Burns.
- When was The Green Temptation released?
- The Green Temptation was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.